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Daughters of the Dust

Film.com's FREE movie of the week is "Daughters of the Dust." A film that portrays the unique culture of the Gullah people by focusing on the extended Peazant family as its members struggle with the decision to leave their island and move north. On the eve of their departure, memories of their Gullah history and its African roots come rising to the surface. Winner of Cinematography at the 1991 Sundance Film Festival.

Running Time: 117 mins. (V)

Additional Notes: dialogue French

Country Of Origin: France

Country Of Origin: Switzerland

Country Of Origin: Italy

Country Of Origin: Georgia

starring: Nico Tarielashvili, Lily Lavina, Philippe Bas, Stephanie Hainque, Mirabelle Kirkland, Otar Iosseliani, Amiran Amiranachvili, Joachim Salinger, Manu De Chauvigny

director: Otar Iosseliani

Nicolas comes from a rich but dysfunctional Parisian family, and spends his days trying to escape his privileged background and businesswoman mother. He takes after his father in terms of incipient alcoholism and a refusal of family ties. One day, though, his slumming leads him into a risky situation.

Director

Nicolas

Mother

Motard

Cafe Girl

Soubrette